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Bears’ Cardenas, Irigoyen among local athletes to commit to colleges
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Palmetto Ridge baseball players Alberto Cardenas and Anthony Irigoyen have been teammates for the last four years, both starring for the Bears on the mound and in the field. So it seemed only fitting they signed national letters of intent to play college ball together Tuesday, Nov. 18, with coaches, faculty and parents looking on. Full story »
Sidelines: We're not in Kansas anymore
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Tomorrow is my son’s sixth birthday – actually, just a matter of hours from now. Five years, three hundred and sixty four days and twenty some hours ago everything was different, and I mean everything. I traded in the sports car for a van. I mean that - no joking. That wasn’t easy.
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Golden Gate Wrestling Invitation This Weekend
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008
The Golden Gate Invitational Wrestling Tournament taking place this Saturday Full story »
Gulf Coasts' Kyle Lloyd is County’s first diving state champ
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Coming into this season it was no secret that Kyle Lloyd was one of the area’s best divers. Last weekend, he proved that he is more than just a Southwest Florida standout when he finished as the top diver at the FHSAA 2A swimming and diving championships in Orlando. Full story »
Hamburger ready for rebuilding test
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Winning a state championship with four future college basketball players? That’s easy. It’s the games you win with inexperience and youth that are the true measure of a coach. After winning his second Class 5A girls basketball title in three years last season, Barron Collier coach Mike Hamburger considered walking away from the bench. Full story »
High school football playoff march begins
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
The regular season has drawn to a close and for some, including Barron Collier, Gulf Coast and Lely, the glimmer of a state championship remains alive as we enter the post season. Class 4A District 15 will feature two rematches from last season’s regional quarterfinals. Full story »
Golden Gate football coach Tanner resigns after 1-win season
Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
After coaching football more than half his life, Dave Tanner said he was tired. More than three decades on the sidelines will do that to a man. Tanner, 56, stepped down as coach at Golden Gate on Friday, handing in his resignation to athletic director Pete Seitz and informing his players he would not be back. Tanner said he is taking a break from coaching, but his resignation is not a full-fledged retirement. Full story »
Prep wrestling season preview: New group at Palmetto Ridge ready to shine
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
The Palmetto Ridge wrestling program saw its first four-year senior class graduate last spring, taking with it eight individual state titles and the heart of the Bears team that won a Class 1A team championship two years ago Full story »
Girls prep basketball season preview: Team-by-team capsules
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
A team-by-team look at the upcoming girls basketball season Full story »
Prep football: Where to get tickets for Friday night's playoff games
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Where to get tickets for Friday night's high school football playoff games Full story »
Prep football: Friday's statewide football playoff pairings
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Friday's Florida high school football playoff pairings Full story »
Prep basketball: Nov. 19, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
High school basketball results from Wednesday Full story »
Prep wrestling: Nov. 19, 2008
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
High school wrestling results from Wednesday Full story »
PrepZone: History hasn't been kind to Barron Collier, Lely and Gulf Coast in football playoffs
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
The Collier County football teams left standing this season aren’t only going against formidable opponents as they start the regional playoffs Friday — they’re also fighting their postseason pasts Full story »
Prep softball: Barron shortstop Olson finds good fit close to home by signing with FGCU
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008
Surrounded by friends, family and coaches, Barron Collier shortstop Erin Olson announced Wednesday that she’s going to continue to play softball in the area by signing a letter of intent with Florida Gulf Coast University Full story »
- Ave Maria Farmers Market -- 11/23/08 at Ave Maria Town Center
- Books-A-Million & Avow Hospice Fundraiser -- 11/23/08 at Books-A-Million - Naples
- Wine Tasting: Meet the Makers -- 11/23/08 at Total Wine & More - Naples
- Disney On Ice: Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey -- 11/23/08 at Germain Arena
- Gulf Coast Big Band -- 11/23/08 at Cambier Park
- Bonita Springs Concert Band -- 11/23/08 at Riverside Park
- Musical: "Meet Me in St. Louis" -- 11/23/08 at Cultural Park Theatre
- Vivaldi: The Four Seasons -- 11/23/08 at The Philharmonic Center for the Arts
